Garage sale signs allowed on-site without a permit, max 4 sq ft. Must be removed after the sale. Signs prohibited on utility poles and in the right-of-way.
Under the Montgomery County Zoning Ordinance Chapter 59, Division 6.7, temporary signs advertising garage or yard sales are permitted on the property where the sale occurs without a sign permit. Signs may not exceed 4 square feet in area. Directional signs off-site in the public right-of-way or on utility poles are prohibited. Signs must be displayed only during the period of the sale and removed immediately upon conclusion. The county allows up to three garage sales per household per year. Signs may not be illuminated or create a traffic hazard. The Department of Permitting Services (DPS) and code enforcement handle complaints about sign violations.
Signs placed in the right-of-way or on utility poles are subject to immediate removal by the county. Repeat violators may face fines starting at $100 per sign. Signs not removed after the sale may be cited as a zoning violation.
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